FAQs

Have questions about our programs, registration process, or what to expect from a New York Writers Workshop class? You’re in the right place.

Our FAQ page is here to provide quick answers to the most common questions from writers of all levels. Whether you're new to NYWW or a returning participant, you’ll find helpful information to guide your experience.

If you don’t see your question here, feel free to reach out—we’re always happy to help.

  • ​Everyone, from the age of 12 (so far, that’s the youngest), to octogenarians. Our classes and workshops in New York City attract people from all five boroughs, other counties, the tri-state area, and Pennsylvania. Our pitch conferences include attendees from all over the continent and abroad.

  • We have courses for people who’ve never written anything, courses for people who are already published, and courses for people in between those stages. Our fall, winter and spring roster of classes at the JCC includes at least one workshop at each level, and our classes at other venues include classes of varying levels.

  • ​People from all over the country and all over the world have attended our Perfect Pitch Conferences for fiction and non-fiction. The age range of attendees varies widely. The only prerequisite to registration is that you have a book idea that we think might be of some interest to publishers.

  • We make every effort to make our services available to everyone. In cases of demonstrated need, we offer scholarships. ​

  • Yes. Please check the Classes page frequently for availability.

  • We offer an ongoing series of free workshops at various branches of the New York Public Library. We have implemented other free workshop programs at schools, prisons, hospitals, and retirement homes. We'd love to expand our programs to veterans’ groups, your local libraries, community and recreation centers, and any other venues you suggest. If you would like to arrange for us to host a free workshop in your community, please contact us: newyorkwritersworkshop@gmail.com

  • Anyone may attend. Each library has its own policies for signing up, and maintains waiting lists. These workshops are popular, so we recommend signing up in advance to ensure that you get in on the night of the workshop.

  • Any time we can. We’ve consulted in Singapore, run workshops in Thailand, the Philippines, Italy, Kansas, Mississippi, upstate New York, and Connecticut. If you would like to arrange a writing workshop in your area, please contact us: newyorkwritersworkshop@gmail.com

  • Gladly. Your donations help fund our free workshops, scholarships, community outreach and also our donations to other literary causes. New York Writers Workshop is part of New York Writers Resources, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, so donations are tax-deductible. If you would like to donate, make out your check to New York Writers Resources, Inc. and send it to us at NEW YORK WRITERS WORKSHOP, 200 Riverside Boulevard, Suite 32E, New York, NY 10069.

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New York Writers Workshop is dedicated to empowering writers, amplifying diverse voices, and building community through the craft of writing. Your donation helps us expand access to quality writing education, fund outreach programs like Prison Writes, and support underrepresented writers at home and abroad.

Every contribution—large or small—helps create space for stories that inform, inspire, and transform. NYWW is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and all donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Thank you for helping us nurture the next generation of writers and changemakers.